Field Engineer -- Recent Graduates

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement package

Profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Harder University training and devop.

Team environment

Job summary

Harder Mechanical Contractors is seeking an entry‑level Field Engineer to support planning, scheduling, and executing project scopes. You will collaborate with field labor to meet safety standards, schedules, and Harder’s quality expectations while starting a career in project management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field, internship experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Previous internship in construction or engineering.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to other regions.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute assigned project scope.
• Coordinate with field labor to ensure safety, schedule, and quality.
• Review drawings and compile project scope and quantities.
• Monitor field construction for compliance with plans and specs.
• Track progress and update status weekly.
• Organize project records and maintain document control.
• Prepare and monitor work packages including labor and costs.
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Excel

Communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Driver license

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Previous internship experience in construction or engineering

Job description

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects.

Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing a specific scope of the project you are assigned to at Harder. You will coordinate with field labor to ensure the work is completed safely, on schedule, and up to Harder Mechanical's quality standards. This is an entry level role that serves as the entry point for a project management career at Harder.

Field Engineers At Harder Perform The Following Daily Tasks

• Learn, follow, and promote Harder’s safety policies and protocols
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities
• Resolve engineering issues and constraints through communication with design engineers, owner representatives, and fellow team members
• Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications
• Engage in work sequence planning
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
• Track construction progress and update status weekly
• Organize project records in an effective document control system
• Estimate future work
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people including suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners
• Self-starter, motivated and takes initiative
• Organized and productive
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
• Relentless commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction
• Interest in LEAN construction principles
• Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries
• Must have valid driver license
• Mechanical aptitude

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering and/or equivalent experience or education
• Previous internship experience, preferably with a focus on construction or engineering

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
• Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

This position is salaried, compensation $70,000 to $85,000.

About Harder

Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.